Mastic Gum Kills Helicobacter pylori | New England Journal of …
1998年12月24日 · We have found that mastic is active against Helicobacter pylori, which could explain its therapeutic effect in patients with peptic ulcers. Mastic is a resinous exudate obtained from the stem...
The effect of mastic gum on Helicobacter pylori: a randomized …
Abstract. Our aim was to study the effect of pure mastic gum on Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication in patients suffering from an H. pylori infection Fifty two patients were randomized to receive either 350mg three times a day (tid) of pure mastic gum for 14 days (Group A), or 1,05g tid of pure mastic gum (Group B) for 14 days, or ...
Overview of Chios Mastic Gum (Pistacia lentiscus) Effects on …
In a randomized clinical trial where different doses of mastic, either as single therapy or in combination with pantoprazole, were administered in patients with H. Pylori infection for 14 days, it was confirmed that mastic is sufficient in achieving H. Pylori eradication in vivo.
Mastic Gum: Benefits, Use, and More - Healthline
2018年9月29日 · Older research suggests that the antibacterial properties of mastic gum can fight H. pylori bacteria and six other ulcer-causing bacteria. This may be due to its antibacterial,...
Antimicrobial activity of natural products against Helicobacter pylori ...
2014年11月19日 · Mastic gum has exhibited anti-H. pylori activity against several gastrointestinal diseases. Paraschos and co-workers [ 51 ] studied the in vitro and in vivo activities of Chios mastic gum extracts and its constituents against H. pylori .
How mastic gum protects against H. pylori infection
2024年10月2日 · Mastic gum shows promise in managing H. pylori infections due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. While research supports its effectiveness, it’s important to approach mastic gum as a complementary therapy for digestive health rather than a sole treatment for ulcers.
Mastic gum: Uses, benefits, side effects, and more - Medical News Today
2024年8月20日 · According to a 2020 review of past studies, mastic gum has antibacterial activity against several types of bacteria, including Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). The presence of H....
A Comprehensive Review of the Role of Complementary and …
2022年6月18日 · There are two contrasting ideas for mastic gum efficacy against H. pylori: (1) ideas stating that positive effects of mastic gum can reduce H. pylori colonization, and (2) ideas expressing that anti-H. pylori potency is related to its acidic fractions.
In Vitro and In Vivo Activities of Chios Mastic Gum Extracts and ...
2007年2月1日 · The extracts and pure major constituents of Chios mastic gum (resin of Pistacia lentiscus var. chia) were tested for their activities against Helicobacter pylori. A total mastic extract without polymer (TMEWP) was prepared after removal of the contained insoluble polymer in order to ameliorate solubility and enhance in vivo activity.
In vitro and in vivo activities of Chios mastic gum extracts and ...
Mastic extracts and isolated pure triterpenic acids were tested for in vitro activity against a panel of 11 H. pylori clinical strains. The acid fraction was found to be the most active extract (minimum bactericidal concentration [MBC], 0.139 mg/ml), and the most active pure compound was isomasticadienolic acid (MBC, 0.202 mg/ml [0.443 mM]).